A Visual Guide To The Different Types Of Candles

Did you know that there are different kinds of candles? Whether you use them at home (or for the upcoming undas or All Saint’s Day), there are different candle types and styles that are for specific uses and rooms. Get to know the types in our candle cheatsheet:

These are thick, large, candles that can stand on their own without a container, but there should be some sort of flat, heat-resistant surface to perch them on (like a ceramic or stone pillar candle holder).

Best for: Centerpieces; these are beautiful lined up on a rectangular dining table.

Can’t be bothered with watching out for a burning candle? If safety is your concern, get flameless candles, which are battery operated and have a faux “flame” that looks realistic, but doesn’t burn. Some flameless candles come with their own remote controls, or a timer that shuts the “flame” off after a specific period of time.